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Dawson's isn't in Sparta but somehow it appears that Karen Gipson has control of the old Dawson building. She is selling lots of Browning stuff....

The vendor "Bid-Buy Process" used by Illinois was supposedly the new "only fair way" to award buildings / vendors spots at the WSRC. Everyone would...

I hope to have more soon. There are some comments from a few that have left me scratching my head. I have to confirm a few things further. Stay...

Someone within the Michigan hierarchy has resigned. The word is that it was over not being permitted to inspect the financial statements. Who...

Thanks to our friends in Illinois for keeping us informed. How does this apply to an “Amateur” Trapshooting Association? Masks at the grand?...

This came in this morning.... A letter finally showed up in the foia request. Is it hard to believe it was overlooked? Thanks to the persistence...

Just in: The State of Illinois has mandated that the ATA address the need for masks at the Grand. I report. You decide. merlo out

There has been a lot of speculation about whether the ATA will have their flagship shoot in Sparta in August. I have attached a Freedom of...

As per my pals and gals in the trenches (you know who you are) Any letters given to the ATA from Illinois will not guarantee that the ATA can hold...

Some vendors are a little hesitant to pay their new bills before Illinois says there may be a grand. That maybe doesn’t happen until May 1....

Soon we will have.anther decision about the venue for the ATA flagship shoot. May 1 appears to be that date. Will this be an ongoing debate?

As a refresher I have reposted the MOU / agreement to keep Sparta open even if it closes. [ATTACH] Any predictions? I report. You decide....

According to Bid Buy. This is the list of vendors with approved bids at Sparta. But the contracts must first be executed. Little Egypt Golf...

Remember Monica? Those were the fun MOU days. She was Director of the WSRC? Didn't she tell Lynn Gipson that the vendors would not have to pay if...

I am getting pms asking why there is so much paperwork for a building. Because there will be a roof over your head. Different rules in Illinois...

On December 12, my pals predicted the vendor “deck would be shuffled” at Sparta. Vendors were getting together and planning to pull bids. That...

It has come to my attention that there is plenty of ammo in the U.S. Much of it is sitting on the docks of customs. I have heard from several...

It was reported here earlier that the Missouri Governor had said they could come up with $20 million to improve Lynn Creek so that it would be...

Some vendors with low bids are being told to rebid. But not exactly. The wording is to re submit your paperwork and rebid. As if there was...

This just in. Yearly property taxes are assessed to the vendors that rent buildings in Sparta. How much? For example a 20 X 40’ spot was...

I do not have the why, but I have it from a few decent sources that that NRA will not be bidding on a spot at Sparta. Another vendor spot available?...

There are four venues that are supposedly giving bids. ( really). The bids are in case Illinois shuts down Sparta. I cannot confirm all the...

Reports are that the Grand will be up for bid if Illinois can’t decide by May. There are four possible venues. San Antonio, Tucson, Missouri, and...

If you are not a vendor you may not know all the permanent vendor spots are up for bid at Sparta. There could be a shuffling of the deck....

More issues are popping up with damaged shut curtains at the Cardinal Center. Cause....you tell us. I report. You decide. merlo out...

The word on the street is vendors need to get into their buildings at Sparta to get their property. Despite not having events they were charged...

The election should be the most important item to all Americans now...especially gun owners.

I do not have the whole story on this. I am still trying to piece this together. Bottom line is $165,000 in the red. Thanks again to you guys in...

This will be interesting. Thanks for the heads up. I report. You decide. merlo out

I did not realize the kids have been forced to help pay the bill for the HOF building which is owned by the State of Illinois. The children have...

Someone knew. According to Janie in the ATA office, (2 pm eastern time) the Director of the Hall of Fame is Terry Waldron from Sparta, IL. A...

Is this $10 grand added money going to be a regular thing at the Cardinal Center? My sources say YES! Not only the Cardinal Classic, but we may...

Do you think the ATA ED is paid enough? I report. You decide. merlo out.

Do you know how much the Executive Director makes a year? How much does he get in bonuses? I doubt more than 4 delegates know how he achieves a...

ATA members may be encouraged to hear there are honest delegates. Note the following: The attached documents are confidential and provided to you...

I am not making this up. My pals in the trenches say there were only two Eastern Zone Delegates at the BOD meeting. The incoming President was...

What if the Missouri Governor says we will spend millions here? I report. You decide. merlo out

Do you think your delegate will demand a roll call vote at the BOD meeting?

There seems to be some interest in the Cardinal Classic. Pre-registration is up 52%. And the. $10,000 added money on the handicap may help more....

have received copies of a few of these notices. It looks like this year’s rent that was not used will not be applied to next year. A legal scholar...

We need a few more sets of eyes and ears next week. I will be wandering around. I report. You decide. merlo out

Will your delegate be the person that requests a roll call vote? Will any reach that bar? There are some new delegates. I report. You decide. merlo...

My sources say there is some pressure to move everything to Linn Creek. Is there a better place? I report. You decide. merlo out

How will the trapshooting community view Linn Gipson and Linn Creek?

My pals in the trenches say Gipson asked for $250,000 from the Cardinal Center up front. That was to be given at the point a contract was signed....

The ATA moved the grand to Linn Creek. We know that right? My pals say the ATA Real Property Committee never gave a report to the delegates....

Who last year thought we would ask this question?

Strange year 2020. Who thought the shoot would be at Linn Creek? My closest sources say Linn Creek was always the backup plan.

It sounds like the CC will see a longer trap line soon. I report. You decide. Merlo out.

Where will the Grand be this year? A lady in the trenches says she knows. I believe her. I report. You decide. Merlo out.